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HOW TO INSTALL A CUSTOM KITCHEN
Design Your Kooyman Custom Kitchen
Kooyman offers you a variety of custom kitchens ranging from different cabinet sizes and types
to colors. The following steps will help you design your own Kooyman Custom Kitchen:

Checklist
Materials Tools
Step 1
Measure your kitchen

1,20 meter Step 2

Choose a kitchen style

Step 3
Color Choose cabinet types and sizes

power
outlet Backsplash
Faucet
Step 4
Draw the kitchen setup

Step 5
Choose appliances, countertop
2 meter
and other accessories

Tip: when consulting a Kooyman
Kitchen Expert, please have the
kitchen drawing at hand.
Step 6
Consult our Kitchen Experts
In case you do not feel com-
fortable designing your own
kitchen, our Kooyman Kitchen
Experts will gladly guide you
through the process.
STEP 1 STEP 3
MEASURE YOUR KITCHEN CHOOSE CABINET TYPES AND SIZES
Before you can plan your custom kitchen, you need to know the measurements of your kitchen. Each door style has a set of cabinet types and sizes available. Consult the style sheet to see the
Accurate measurements help to ensure your kitchen will fit and function properly. You can use the available options in stock. In the kitchen showroom, you can see the different functionalities of
technical drawing of the house, but if this is not available, you can each cabinet. If you would like to have built-in appliances, please select the corresponding cabinets
to fit.
follow these guidelines to mark walls, doors and windows and other relevant connections.

• Measure the kitchen dimensions from wall to wall and corner to corner

• Measure your wall height from the floor to the ceiling

STEP 4
• Measure the size of doors and windows, the position of the windows DRAW THE KITCHEN SETUP
• Mark the direction in which doors and windows open In general, the shape and dimension of the kitchen room, dictates which kitchen layout you can
use. Within these layouts there are a few ‘ideal’ setups, which align the common kitchen work zones:
• Mark any particular items in the kitchen which are fixed, like light switches, water and gas connec-
tions, electrical outlets if you do not want to change their position. You can always reposition these Washing zone - blue (sink and dish-washer)
items or add extra connections (if adding new appliances) when planning a new kitchen, with the
help of an electrician or plumber. Cooking zone - orange (cook top, oven, range, microwave, range hood)

Refrigeration zone - white (fridge and other dry storage)

Below you can see some standard zoning guidelines, however, you need to plan your kitchen the
way that best suits your needs.

1 Single line kitchen 4 Parallel Kitchen

2 L- shaped kitchen
5 Kitchen with

STEP 2
island or bar

CHOOSE A KITCHEN STYLE

There are different door styles and price groups in stock. Get inspired in our kitchen showroom to 3 U-shaped kitchen
choose the style that best fits your home and budget. The knobs and handles are also standard and
delivered with each cabinet.
STEP 5 TIPS:

• Use the different cabinet dimensions to make the right selection in order to fill the
CHOOSE APPLIANCES, COUNTERTOP AND kitchen walls.

OTHER ACCESSORIES
• In case your connections are fixed and you do not want to reposition them, take these
into account when placing the cabinets.

For appliances you can use your existing freestanding appliances, or integrate appliances in your kitch- • Make sure you have enough storage for all your dry goods and kitchen accessories.
en by choosing built in appliances, like an oven, cooktop, range hood, microwave or dishwasher. Look
for the appropriate specifications: gas or electric. In case you have a small kitchen, you can use tall cabinets to create additional storage.

A countertop is heavily used in the kitchen.
• Duropal High Pressure Laminate is an economic option, which is very durable and easy to install.
• Corian Countertops are available in a wide range of colors. They are resistant to mold and mildew and
can be installed seamlessly. In addition, it can be easily repaired when scratched.
• When placing cabinets under a window, remember that the minimum distance be-
tween window frame and the floor must be at least 90 cm.
• Don’t place faucets in front of a window that opens on the inside.
• Keep a distance of at least 30 cm on either side of a cook top, before placing a refrigera-
tor, wall or tall cabinet.
• The minimum distance between a cook top and a wall (hanging) cabinet is 50 to 55 cm.

• In case you opt for an island, ensure that the free space around the island is at least 130
There are different types of sinks. cm.

• Inset - the sink is set on the countertops, leaving an elevated rim.

• Integrated - the sink is integrated in the countertop, making a smooth transition from sink to coun-
tertop.

• Undermount - The sink is mounted under the countertop. This is especially suitable for Corian and
Granite countertops for a luxurious look.

STEP 6
CONSULT A KOOYMAN KITCHEN EXPERT
To finalize your order, please consult a Kooyman Kitchen Expert. They will further assist you with:

• Further advice and design of your dream kitchen

• Placing the order

• Arranging transportation and installation if desired